Research & Testing News
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Ricardo’s First Certification in Belgium: The FLIRT Commuter Train
The first Stadler FLIRT trains with ECTS Guardia signalling system are now in service in Belgium, following certification from Ricardo Rail.
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SGS Launches Supplier Evaluation and Qualification Solutions
SGS is excited to announce that its new suite of Supplier Evaluation and Qualification Solutions is now available.
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Stadler to Build New Train Commissioning Centre in Hennigsdorf
Stadler has announced it will be constructing a new commissioning centre for trains in the district of Oberhavel in Brandenburg.
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Transitioning the Railway Sector to a Greener Future
SGS, together with RENFE, ENAGAS, CNH2 and SEGULA, has put together a white paper on the use of alternative fuels in rail.
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SGS – Supporting Rail Operations Throughout the Supply Chain
SGS has launched its new Rail Services page on its website, offering the latest information on its comprehensive services for the railway in…
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Alstom Inaugurates New Mobility Test & Technology Centre in Västerås
Alstom has proudly announced the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art facilities in Västerås, Sweden.
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ASC Sensors and CETEST Elevate Testing Standards
ASC Sensors' partners, CETEST, offer a range of important testing, engineering and monitoring services to transport and other industries.
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Alstom Expands Presence in Thailand with New Digital Mobility Lab
Alstom has opened a brand new Digital Mobility Lab in Bangkok, reaffirming its commitment to Thailand.
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Ricardo & GCRE Agree Memorandum on Future Strategic Alliance
Ricardo will advise on the certification and approvals processes for a new Global Centre of Rail Excellence facility in the UK.
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University of Illinois to Establish National University Rail Center of Excellence
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will receive up to 5 million USD to establish a National University Rail Center of Excellence.
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UK: £15 Million for New Railway Research and Innovation Centre in Goole
The University of Birmingham has been awarded £15m by the UKRPIF to establish a new railway research and innovation centre at Goole.
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Mobile Drive Test Bench for ÜSTRA
CE cideon engineering has provided two mobile drive test benches to ÜSTRA Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe Aktiengesellschaft in Hanover.
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Ricardo Feasibility Study for Net Zero Rail Commuter Services
Ricardo Rail is preparing a feasibility study for net zero rail commuter services in Adelaide, South Australia.
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Station4All - Integrating Small Train Stations into Daily Life
Station4All, managed by Netwiss, is a research project exploring the best possible integration of train stations into daily life.
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Global Centre of Rail Excellence Commences Partnership with Talgo
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) has taken delivery of its first rail carriage, marking the start of a new partnership with Talgo…
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UK: Hitachi Rail to Conduct Testing at the Global Centre of Rail Excellence
Hitachi Rail will test the latest rail technologies, including battery systems and digital solutions at the Global Centre of Rail Excellence…
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DB Cargo Conducts Emissions Testing for HVO Fuel
DB Cargo UK has collaborated with Group Technical Support and Toton TMD to test the impact of using HVO to power locomotives.
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Ricardo Supports Procurement of Zero-Emission Fleet
Ricardo has been appointed to develop the technical specifications for a zero-emission rail fleet serving the Latvian capital, Riga.
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ENSCO Highlights TTC’s Expanded Mission at TRB 2023
ENSCO, Inc., will highlight the expanded mission of the FRA's TTC in Pueblo, Colorado, during the 102nd Annual Meeting of the TRB.
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Success-Story – Verkehrsbetriebe Potsdam
NSH Group's documentary about the successful customer relationship with ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam GmbH is now online.
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ASC Sensors Ensure Safe and Comfortable Train Operation
The smart sensor systems ASC AiSys® enable real-time monitoring of the assets and early detection of damages.
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ENSCO Highlights TTC’s Expanded Mission at TRB 2023
ENSCO, Inc., will highlight the expanded mission of the FRA's TTC during the 102nd Annual Meeting of the TRB on January 8-12, 2023.
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Belgian Test Campaign FLIRT3 Train Set with Ricardo SMART
Stadler has requested Ricardo Certification to test and certify its FLIRT3 Train Set against the requirements applicable in Belgium.
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Element Materials Unveils Air Treatment Testing Facilities
Element Materials Technology has unveiled one of the first and largest post-pandemic, commercial air testing facilities.